WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Jacqueline, for her comment that begins, “Omgoodness, I know exactly how you feel about losing your mechanical pencil! Losing a mechanical pencil, especially a favorite, makes me soo sad!” Congratulations, Jacqueline! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet.

DANGIT! SHOOT! DRAT! BLAST!

I’m so peeved right now… I lost another mechanical pencil. And not just any pencil. I lost my Pentel drafting pencil. My lucky drawing pencil, gah!

Where hath thou gone to, oh lucky pencil? Why art thou hiding from my firm embrace? Momma just wants to draw pictures of kitties and makeup… Is that so wrong? In the grand scheme of things, ’tis surely a noble cause.

In other news, welcome to the weekend! I hope all is going well on your end of the keyboard. If a missing pencil is the worst part of my day, I’ll consider myself a very lucky gal.

Oh, I rented a movie last night that really surprised me. Something Borrowed? Have you seen it? It got a frighteningly low 14% on Rottentomatoes, but I don’t know what those critics were smoking because I thought it was much better than that. Sure, it’s probably not gonna win any Academy Awards or anything, but I thought it was one of the better rom-coms to come along in a while. Even El Hub enjoyed it, and that was after I’d talked him out of renting Captain America (so he was already a little salty).

One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, do you have a favorite writing implement (a pen/pencil)? What’s your favorite romantic comedy of all time? What was the most surprising part of your week? Where do you see yourself in five years? What was the last eyeshadow you purchased? When was the last time you gave someone makeup as a gift? — you get the idea.

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The deadline to enter is Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 11:59PM (PT).

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A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.

Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).

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Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Jacqueline, for her comment that begins, “Omgoodness, I know exactly how you feel about losing your mechanical pencil! Losing a mechanical pencil, especially a favorite, makes me soo sad!” Congratulations, Jacqueline! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet.

I hate when I lose my favorite pen (fine tip, gel, black ink)! It’s a beautiful Fall day in Indianapolis today – sunny & in the 50’s. Makes me shiver to see all the snow falling out East. Winter is coming! Would love to win a Sephora gc, as I am due to update my makeup shades from summer to fall/winter…

Giiiiiiiiirrrrrrllll I had one of the most scary/insane mornings! Yesterday, I drove to my hometown of Chula Vista for the weekend and I woke up to my grandma (with arthritis) kneeling on the floor of her bathroom and not being able to get up. I was doing all that I can to help her but I didn’t want to make the situation worse and make her struggle harder! Thank goodness my mom, aunt, and uncle are all nurses and are home right now because they were able to get the job done in less than a minute! Seriously, nurses are AMAZING! <3

I totally sympathize with your distress over your Pentel pencil. I have a blue Pentel mechanical pencil that I inherited from my father when I was young. He used it when he was in college getting a degree in aerospace engineering, and I’ve always considered it my lucky pencil.

Ive seen that movie! and i actually love it it kinda had that typical story that you already know the ending to, but still is worth watching! and 0.5 mm pencil? wow thats one fine pen! lol oh Hope you find it!

I actually preferred the book for something borrowed over the movie (which happens in most cases). & to pick a favourite romantic comedy is so hard!! I love all of them. Top three 1. best friends wedding 2.the proposal 3.The notebook (wait, is that considered romantic comedy? lol). Honourable mention: The wedding date! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

The last eyeshadows I bought were Bobbi Brown shadows – a long-wear cream shadow in Malted, and 2 regular shadows in Sable and Black Blum (which I use wet for eyeliner). Nice boring-ish colors for everyday wear that compliments a nice bright red lipstick!

I thought Something Borrowed looked cute, but man I haaaaaaaaaaaaaated it. I think I took it too seriously though. Everyone was so mean to each other and I was like “Wow if my friends acted like that, I’d just move out of the state.” I think if I hadn’t pictured the scenarios playing out in real life, I would’ve had more fun with it though. Ginnifer Goodwin is so cute!

Chanel le bronze eye shadow…..it’s a sample that was sold in a discount beauty store. Great texture and brings out blue eyes really well. I am losing my patience with dumb ppl……cannot take it anymoreeeeeeeee!

AAAH I hate it when I lose my favorite pencil/pen. I’m one of those weird people who are super picky with their pens. I like a pen that’s smooth but not too smooth, inky but not too inky, and I like only certain shades of blue and black. HAHA I have problemz…

I’ve completely indulged in online shopping this week – Sephora, Ulta, MAC! I’m terrible! But I’m telling myself it’s a reward for all my hard work at my job lately. I just can’t wait for the packages to get here!

Haha, I thought Something Borrowed was one of the worst movies I have ever seen! I only sat through it because someone else picked it and I was at their house!Jessi recently posted … FOTD: Unashamed Visionary

I have actually never given anyone makeup as a gift. I just started getting into makeup last year. Makeup is personal to me…I wouldn’t want someone to pick out makeup for me. A giftcard to buy makeup other hand is great.* hint hint hint*

Two years ago I topped all the female Christmas gifts with a mini Smashbox lipgloss. You know I made it all pretty with bows and ribbons and tied the lipgloss to it. I bought a set and split it up and I thought it was a cute idea but I’m not sure if anyone but my mom really appreciated it!

How about sucky part? Like getting a flat tire early in the morning & not being able to call a friend because itâ€™s too early in the a.m. and then having to replace all 4 tires because the rest are pretty well worn on top of having a sucky work week? I knew I should have renewed my Triple A membership!

I’m more of a pen girl, but really I have problems with most writing implements because I’m a lefty. Until maybe a decade ago when pens with super-fast drying ink became available and cheap, I had a permanent stain on the side of my left hand from smudged ink.

And to me, the best romantic comedy ever is “When Harry Met Sally.” I love that no one in the movie has to change to find love, and the older couples at the beginning and end just melt my heart.

My FAVORITE pens/pencils of all time are these Dr. Grip ones that I can only get in Japan. Whenever I go, I get about 20 and they’re about $10 each!!! They’re much better than the Dr. Grip brand in the U.S.

I found the best pens when I was studying abroad in Vienna–they were just 3 euro Pilot pens but they were great and they don’t seem to be sold in the US :(. I stocked up before I came back but I’ve used them all up so now I have to settle for second best.

Really random comment but I just wondered if anyone else has read the hunger games yet? I’ve just finished and thought it was brilliant! Karen I think you would really enjoy it! You should read it before the film comes out next year!

I don’t like really small fine tipped pens. They make my writing look crappy for some reason :-/
My local Target just put up a side aisle display of ELF holiday palettes and other makeup items so I grabbed a palette that had a good mix of warm and bright shadows for $5. Haven’t tried it yet but hope they’re pigmented enough. They’ve got some nice colors in the palette

The last eyeshadow I purchased was Chanel Gris Exquise. I just love it. I wear it all the time; it’s so versatile. I can do a perfecr smokey eye with it or just use it in the crease with a pale color on the lid. It’s buttery soft and blends like the dickens. The best thing about it is that it doesn’t pull blue on me as most greys do.

In college, I always had my trusty Zebra M-402 for all of my Econ finals (for luck). I lost it when I graduated, so I tried to buy another one for my first job out of school, only to find out Staples doesn’t sell them anymore!! #firstworldproblems

I love Pentel writing instruments! I have the same mechanical pencil and I’ve used it so much the metal tip always unscrews while I’m writing. I think I grip my pens too tightly or something. Pentel always gets rids of the pen & pencil models that I like so I try to stock up when I see them. My favorite pen is/was the Pentel Hybrid Gel Roller (in black, blue, red) but I think they discontinued them. I can only find the Hybrid Gel Rollers with the rubberized grips now (no likey) or just the refills for the pens

I don’t have a lucky drafting pencil, but I’ve got a lucky pen. A certain brand, a certain color, now discontinued. Thankfully I stocked up on them a few years back, so I have some extras…but yeah. I’ve had those days where I had to find -=that pen=-! (Sure you can write a journal entry with any writing instrument; but…it isn’t the same. It’s just not.)

Last time I gave someone makeup as a gift: August 2011 (so two months ago)
Last eyeshadow I bought: the new Aromaleigh shadows
Favorite romantic comedy: I’m more of an ‘sociological science fiction’ person. I can’t remember the last romantic comedy I watched all the way through.
I have no idea where I’ll be in five years, but I hope I’ll be in my new house!

Oh I really love this competition. The last eyeshadow I bought was Omega by mac! A lot of girls wear this color on their brows. But I bought it so I could have a nude grey/beige look with bare skin… It really is the ultimate eyeshadow just to make your eyes pop during the weekdays when you don’t want a lot of makeup. + it’s a matte color!!

The last eye shadow I purchased was the Bobbi Brown Black Ruby Sparkle Palette and I am not sure about it. I might actually return it. It just does not seem to have any color pay off on my skin. I have seen other people wear it and you can see distinct colors. On my skin, the only color that shows up in the light purple shade in the bottom right. Everything else is just sparkle with no color. I am bummed about it because it looks great on other people!

I don’t really have a favorite pen/pencil, but I always love pens that have blue ink. My favorite romantic comedy is probably “Roman Holiday”. The last eye shadows I bought were from the MAC holiday collection, Snow Season and Frozen Blue Mineralize e/s.

I converted to writing in pen when I was taking a chemistry course over the summer. My professor said we should not write in pencil as scientists aren’t allowed to make mistakes. I’m afraid to invest in a good pen though, as I tend to lose things!

The last eyeshadow I bought was from sephora (it was the 20% off F&F, of course I had to splurge. I got two palettes: the Too Faced sweet dreams makeup collection and the Urban Decay rollergirl palette. I drooled over the swatches you put up of the rollergirl palette far too long for me to not get it!

My favorite Rom Com would have to be “Notting Hill.” I just loved Hugh Grant (“Oopsy-daisy!”) in it and his nutty roommate, played by Rheys Ifans, stole the movie. Oh, and who could forget “Bridesmaids”? How freakin’ hysterical was Melissa McCarthy as Meghan?! Her driving that van full of puppies just killed me, LOL!!!

I once had a Dr. take one of my nice cross pens. He returned it to my locker with a note in the voice of the pen– it was quite entertaining. I suppose it didn’t help that I called him at 3 am during one of my night shifts to remind him to return said beloved pen….

Just visited a Sephora store in SF as I have a 20% coupon for friends and family and went crazy buying stuff. Gifts and skin care for myself. If you have the friends and family coupon, it ends Nov 2nd so hurry!

My favorite writing implement (a pen/pencil) would be anything with a fountain tip. I love dark rich ink!!! In addition I have good penmanship too!

My FAVORITE romantic comedy of all time is The Proposal. I LOVE SANDRA BULLOCK!!! SHE IS TOO FUNNY!
Where do you see yourself in five years?
This was a little difficult to think about, but I have to say that passion does not stop me from what i love doing and that’s Photography! I see myself with my own gallery/restaurant.

I didn’t really like the movie “Something Borrowed” just because I was such a HUGE fan of the books and the movie versions of books can NEVER compare (although some get quite close-like the Harry Potter series and LOTR series!!). I felt like the movie didn’t accurately portray the depth of the friendship between Darcy and Rachel-the way they were constantly competing their whole lives but truly loved each other like sisters. PS: If you can’t get enough Rachel and Dex, they make a cameo in Emily Giffin’s “Heart of the Matter”!!

First off I just want to THANK YOU SO MUCH for your BLOG!! I look SO FORWARD to seeing your BEAUTIFUL face & TABS EVERYDAY!! You have totally INSPIRED ME To be MY BEST!! I am finally after putting it off, due to fear, health issues like a rare Thyroid disease I have called Hoshimotos & Diabeties & getting a Hysterectomy last OCT going to be starting my career In The Makeup Industry!! I really look up to YOU!! And appreciate all that you do each and everyday!! In 5 years I hope to be a WONDERFUL MASTER MAKEUP ARTIST & take my talent to helping sick people feel BEAUTIFUL on the inside & out by giving free makeovers!! I also want to open my own line of body scrubs, washes & sprays!! I PRAY TO GOD that I WIN THIS!! I NEED IT SO SO BADLY!! I have so many items I need for this field that I am getting into, and I LOVE SEPHORA!! They have several items I want and this will help Me out SO SO MUCH!! I Thank YOU, TABS & GOD for bringing your blog into my life!! I have joined several blogs and recently have unsubscribed to them except for YOURS!! You are the BEST & are MY MUSE!! Have a BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND DOLLFACE!!

I love Pentel RSVP fine point pens in black. They are kinda hard to find and I’ve been known to tear apart the pen aisles in Staples and Office Depot looking for them. They are the only writing pen I use for both work and personal communications.

oddly enough, I lost 2 items in my car this week– an umbrella and a pencil case. Fortunately, both were recovered from the land of lost things (AKA the crazy crevices in between the seats). Taking advantage of the Friends & Family Sale this weekend– but I’m pretty sure I have a few more items on my list!

I love your blog your super talented & I love to watch your tutorials please do more. Really this month has been very depressing for our family. We have experienced one death & two elderly people are now fighting for their lives. I don’t really know what else to say besides please say some prayers for our family & friends. Thanks again and I look forward to all of your blogs

The last eyeshadows I purchased were those 8 pan Wet n Wild palettes. I got them from Walgreens, surprisingly although they wont ship overseas they accept non-US credit cards. I got them sent to a friend in the US and they are currently on their way to me here. Excited!Nicola recently posted … 27 October: Faded Florals

Recently I purchased a ton of stuff from Lush (mainly for the face) and it has been amazing! I’m always for natural products especially if somewhat affordable. I’m a happy camper Snuggled up with a glass of Pino Grigio and my BB Seaweed Mask!

Our high school drama club is putting on The Haunted Stage today and tomorrow and lots of ghoulish make-up and fake blood. Students are doing the make-up and it’s interesting to see what the come up with.

Japan has it down when it comes to writing/drawing instruments! Have you had that drafting pencil for a long time? I’m going to rent Something Borrowed now thanks to you. I read the book and thought it would be much more fitting as a movie!peach_ recently posted … Dior Vernis NY 57th 807 (Gris City Collection)

I totally get what you mean!! I refuse to use wood pencils, I hat losing my mehanical ones….
Hmmm, debating on splurging on some perfumes….. thinking CK forbidden euphoria or Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Secret….

I’m actually more excited about a lipgloss I bought- Rimmel’s stay glossy in Yours Forever. It looks very similar in color to Dior’s Black Tie Plum, just without the shimmer. Since it cost me about $3 instead of $30, I’m willing to forgive the lack of shimmer.

Somehow I’m still longing for Black Tie Plum, though. I think it’s the idea of owning a luxury lipgloss… I’m so materialistic!

I currently have a blue gel pen that I’m particularly fond of, although my favourites change often, :). I’ve actually never given anyone makeup as a gift, because very few of my friends actually have an interest in makeup and I always figure they would appreciate other things more.

I have my everyday fav pen with me at all times, then I have whatever pens at home. My all time fav pen of all time is tucked away for special writings! Mechanical pencils I keep at home, I hate to lose them.

HY! I thought about your question that when did i give make-up as a gift….NEVER…and i thought why…and the answer is sad:( the people that i am surrounded with aren’t using make- up as i am….and it’s making me sad because make-up enhances beauty, and gives grace, and charm to women:) But i share my stuff with my mom and it’s such a great feeling!!!
Lovely giveaway,thank you!xoxo

Could you call a Woody Allen movie a romcon? My favorite of his is “Hanna and her Sisters” I adooore that film!!
Last night we went to see “the Ides of March”. Just when I thought I couldn’t love Ryan Gosling any more than I do..Hoo.Boy! Yummeh

I thought the same thing when I saw that movie. It wasn’t super fantastic, but I thought it was pretty decent for a romcom. Did not understand all of the negative reviews. Oh and let your husband watch Captain America, it’s really fun!!

Love your reviews on make-up! I love mascara but have trouble finding the perfect one that doesn’t ultimately flake into my sensitive eyeballs . . uhgg. But I’m a trooper and will keep looking for the perfect one for me. By the way, fav romantic comedy is Serendiipity (although the only laugh parts are from Miss Molly Shannon),

I bought two packs of two pens from the dollar store a year ago. They were felt tipped black pens that were absolutely a DREAM to use but then some of my classmates borrowed it and lost it. I’m down to one or two pens and the dollar store stopped selling them so I know how you feel.

I prefer pens to pencils, even for the Sunday crossword, but they need to have colored ink – not black! I want the words to stand out against the blah newspaper ink. Ball point is best for puzzles, but felt tip is better for marking up packages (like when I bought a box of pasta – makes sure things get rotated right. I ahve WAY too many pens on my desk right now because I want the right one for each particular application.

I couldn’t live without a mechanical pencil — particularly for my calendar. It seems like my calendar changes constantly so I need to be able to erase. But, I have to have a sharp point so I don’t like regularly pencils. It’s funny how we get so particular about things

My favorite romantic comedy of all time is “An American in Paris” with Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Watch it if you can find it. Love the wacky, weird artsy scene towards the end where they dance to famous paintings.

I am a pen addict, or so does my husband and friends say. I think I am just a pen collection-ist, ; ) I can’t live or go to work without my Pilot Dr. Grip Pen in Hot Pink. I even purchased refills for it. Its just my favorite!!

Yuck! I’m on the East Coast & we just got hit with a snow storm. About 3 months ago some girl ran a stop sign, totaled my car & I sprained my wrist, & I have been out of work since. Today I thought I would be a good girlfriend and help shovel all that yucky, cold, wet, white stuff on the ground. Now my wrist is sore Sorry, just needed to vent…

One of my favorite romantic comedies is “The Philadelphia Story” – the wit and class of the oldies can’t be beat! But for modern day, I will go with “You’ve Got Mail”. It is so sweet and charming and puts me in the mood for the holidays and dreams of romantic adventures with great men like Tom Hanks!

I absolutely love Benefit, Urban Decay, and Too Faced. Benefit has really practical palettes, like for concealing or shadows. Urban Decay has awesome names, like Baked, and I love their new Book of Shadows IV, and also their Naked palette. I also love the packaging of Too Faced products, and also the quanity you get in each palette.

I know “RottenTomatoes” is known for its movie reviews, but I can totally relate when I’ve searched a movie I like only to find that it has one of the lowest rates ever. It makes me reconsider every other rating the website has and I’m more open-minded about finding new movies to watch!